wpsnoop: fix Global Settings plugin conflicts, errors & issues

When the plugin Global Settings conflicts or throws a PHP error we hope wpsnoop can help you to fix the issue quickly.

Discover which shortcodes wp-options PHP functions database tables and files are created by Global Settings, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with Global Settings.

Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what Global Settings leaves behind after uninstalling it from a WordPress installation, there is a list down below for your convenience.

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Database Issues

ShortCode Issues

Function Issues

File System Issues

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What does Global Settings version 1.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Global Settings to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.1 may have created a different set of shortcodes, used different function names or could have created entirely different database tables to store settings and operate. This is not an exhaustive list but shows how version 1.1 of Global Settings behaves when installed and removed on a clean installation of WordPress.

We have not tested individual shortcodes, features or settings of this plugin but instead have concentrated on the potential for obvious errors and conflicts which can occur, if you need help with the plugin in your local installation you can get WordPress help and support for Global Settings by clicking here.

Our testing covered the free version of this plugin there may or may not be a paid version or premium version available for purchase that unlocks additional features and could behave in a slightly or very different manner.

Summary of WordPress plugin analysis: Global Settings

Plugin Slug: global-settings Internal ID: 31297 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 1.1 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 7 (126.64kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 1 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 3 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does Global Settings add to WordPress?

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The plugin Global Settings added 7 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/global-settings/	126.64kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/global-settings/download.png	529.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/global-settings/gbs-option.php	6.25kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/global-settings/gbs.php	1.30kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/global-settings/readme.txt	1.15kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/global-settings/screenshot-1.jpg	117.16kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/global-settings/uninstall.php	266.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Global Settings add to WordPress?

The plugin Global Settings added 1 new shortcode when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

ShortCode		Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[global]		The global shortcode has potential conflict with at least 1 other plugin or theme.

Note: We have not yet checked to see if these shortcodes work as expected in pages, posts, sidebar widgets, or when set as the page title, in content, in the excert, in menus or anywhere else within a WordPress installation. A shortcode could produce errors due to parameters added when it is used, or if the plugin is updated and the format of the shortcode has changed.

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin Global Settings?

Global Settings did not create any new database tables when it was installed. It is possible that the plugin creates new database tables after an initial setup or configuration or after some period of use.

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by Global Settings?

None. There may be settings which have been changed by installing the Global Settings plugin however we do not yet track those changes.

What new PHP functions does Global Settings declare when it is active?

Installing Global Settings added 3 new function to Wordpress at run-time. These functions are internal and generally aren't meant to be used except by developpers who wish to interface with the plugin to enhance or alter its behavior.

Function	Conflicts	Common Errors
gbs_custom_options	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare gbs_custom_options()
gbs_global_option	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare gbs_global_option()
gbs_main	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare gbs_main()

Using Global Settings from the command line with WP-CLI

The following commands are provided for convenience and should only be used if you understand how WP-CLI works. These commands refer to a single WordPress instance and may need to be modified if you are working with a Multisite installation.

How to install Global Settings from the command line with WP-CLI

Navigate to the root of your WordPress installation and type the following command:

wp plugin install global-settings

How to activate Global Settings from the command line with WP-CLI

To immediately activate Global Settings after WP-CLI downloads the latest version you can use the following command:

wp plugin install global-settings --activate

How to reinstall Global Settings from the command line with WP-CLI

To force a reinstallation of Global Settings which overwrites the current plugin without asking for confirmation you can use the following command:

wp plugin install global-settings --force

How to update Global Settings to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update global-settings

How to delete Global Settings from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete global-settings

Where can you download earlier versions of Global Settings?

Whenever possible you should use the latest version of plugins and themes, however if you have recently updated and discovered that you need to install an earlier version you may be able to download other versions of Global Settings from the WordPress repository by visiting this link.

Please note that installing earlier versions of a theme or plugin is not generally a recommended course of action for most users and could re-introduce security, stability or other issues in Global Settings

About our testing enviroment

Tests were conducted using Apache 2.4.29, PHP 7.2 on Ubuntu 18.04, MySQL 5.7.33 and WordPress 5.9

It is very possible that different versions of PHP such as PHP 8.0, PHP 7.4, or PHP 7.3 could behave differently with Global Settings. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.